The GGAVMAs recognize Canadians for distinguished careers in the fine or applied arts, film, video, audio, new media and fine craft. Each year, the National Gallery partners with the Canada Council for the...
Canadian Artist Robert Houle’s paintings are a distinctive blend of traditional First Nations art and modernism. He draws deeply upon his Saulteaux heritage, history and poetry as well as contemporary art,...
As the Sobey Art Foundation seeks to expand its national and international influence, the Sobey Art Award is moving to the National Gallery of Canada. Rob Sobey, Donald’s son and Chair of the Sobey Art...
Luanne Martineau is best known for her felted wool sculptures that pack a punch. Born in Saskatoon, and now living, working and teaching in Montreal, she uses traditional craft techniques and materials to...
Ian Wallace is one of Canada’s most respected artists, having contributed to the development of this country’s contemporary art scene for over forty years. Last year, he generously donated an entire collection...
Upon winning the 2015 Sobey Art Award, Abbas Akhavan told NGC Magazine that the recognition makes him want to give back. "Generosity begets generosity, and my ambition is that we can all reciprocate. Not just...
Métis artist Christi Belcourt is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, and is the author of three books. Most recently, she designed the medals for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. In this...
Sarah Anne Johnson lives and works in Winnipeg, and was recently shortlisted for the prestigious 2015 Sobey Art Award. She spoke with NGC Magazine about the evolution of her work, new directions and how —...
What does it take to get ready for one of the world’s most prestigious art events, the Venice Biennale? In these two videos, NGC Magazine takes you behind the scenes with the Quebec City artist collective BGL.
